Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 182.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.7 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 14, 2026 at 02:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 183 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
47dcb872ac115bd61acc9341a51f029f0bf2ef65
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
182.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 02:46:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.29970,
-66.99790
Temperature
2.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
182.7 km
182.7 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Aracar
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Pular
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